Recreational Activities Specialist

Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs • Tecumseh, OK

8d • $33,560 - $40,102 • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) is hiring a Recreational Activities Specialist at the Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. The position plans, organizes, directs, and conducts leisure-time and physical education activities for juveniles in an institutional setting. It supervises athletic events and recreation periods, supports appropriate group interaction and communication, and helps maintain order and discipline. The position is offered at Level I or Level II, with annual salaries of $33,560.08 and $40,101.79, respectively. A Deep Water Lifeguard Certification from a state-approved vendor must be obtained within one year of hire.

Requirements

• Level I: One year of experience instructing or directing a community service or recreational program, or in closely related work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Level II: A bachelor’s degree in physical education, recreation, recreational therapy, or a closely related field; or a bachelor’s degree and one year of experience instructing or directing a community service or recreational program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Obtain Deep Water Lifeguard Certification through a state-approved vendor within one year of hire.
• Knowledge of recreational, athletic, and group work principles and techniques; fundamentals and rules of common sports; and first-aid treatment techniques.
• Level I: Ability to communicate orally and in writing and to conduct group activities.
• Level II: Ability to conduct group activities, supervise and instruct, judge situations accurately and choose an effective response, and act quickly and effectively in emergencies.
• Possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license to operate state-owned vehicles.
• Pass OSBI and FBI background checks.
• Complete a 12-month trial period.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct leisure-time and physical education activities; prepare scheduled events and ensure equipment and materials are ready.
• Plan and direct group activities that develop appropriate interaction, teamwork, fairness, interpersonal communication, and cooperation, while maintaining order and discipline during recreation periods.
• Supervise, coach, and instruct indoor and outdoor team and athletic events.
• Teach physical education, hygiene, sanitation, and good personal habits.
• Participate in maintaining, procuring, and selecting athletic equipment, facilities, supplies, and other materials for recreation and physical education programs.
• Support the agency’s mission, vision, values, standards, policies, procedures, confidentiality standards, and ethical code.
• Adapt to demanding and changing timelines and multitask.
• Maintain discretion, integrity, and sensitivity to confidentiality and privacy.
• Work effectively with staff at all levels, building relationships and collaborating, communicating, respecting, and assisting peers.

Benefits

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• Choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing-condition exclusions.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent-care expenses.
• Retirement savings plan with a company match.
• For full-time employees, 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Longevity bonuses.
• Training opportunities and development for continuing education unit requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level